Navigating relationships can be tricky through life’s ups and downs, but have you ever stopped to think how weight management can affect our interactions with the people we love?
Here’s Why it Matters.
Relationships aren’t always easy, and that’s a point blank statement. No matter who is a part of our life, we all have different personalities, emotions, goals, opinions, thoughts and experiences.
They also require hard work. Maintaining successful relationships require that we keep an open line of communication with the people we love, and make time for them in our day-to-day lives. And as you know, this isn’t always easy. So many things have a tendency to get in our way – including stress, money, differing opinions, and life in general!
Relationships aside, weight management is also tricky business. For most of us, it’s an emotional roller-coaster. Managing our weight requires a change in our behavioral habits, our biology, and even our perception of the world and our bodies.
Weight in general is a sensitive topic, and navigating relationships through the weight management process can be nerve-wracking. It demands us to confront our feelings, prioritize what’s important and adjust our daily life – alongside others for that matter!
Tips for Navigating Relationships through Weight Management
Your relationships matter to you, and so does your weight management journey. If you find yourself struggling to balance these two worlds at the same time, consider these tips:
- Try to see things from the other person’s perspective
- Be kind to each other and communicate effectively
- When the topic becomes burdensome, distract yourselves
- Express your concerns, challenges and goals clearly
- Ask for emotional support when you need it
- Understand that this journey is a process
- Ask your loved one to join you in some aspects of your journey
- Celebrate success together!
What if Someone I Love is on the Weight Management Journey?
If a loved one is navigating their weight and health, try to understand the battle they could be facing. For tips on what to do to support your partner or other loved one, please CLICK HERE.
